Chapter 1—First Look at Computer Parts and Tools TRUE/FALSE 1. A tower case conserves space since it can double as a monitor stand. ANS: F
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2. A DVI port transmits a video signal and is also called a DB-15 port. ANS: F
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3. An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable. ANS: T
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4. Functions that used to be provided by expansion cards are more often found as onboard ports today. ANS: T
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5. Hard drives have three connections for cables: one for reading data, one for writing data, and one for power. ANS: F
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector? a. S-Video c. HDMI b. DVI d. VGA ANS: C
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2. Which of the following is an audio port that connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital audio output? a. S/PDIF c. Thunderbolt b. FireWire d. eSATA ANS: A
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3. Which of the following is NOT true of a motherboard? a. also called a system board c. has a heat sink on the PCIe slots b. has a CPU socket d. has slots for DIMMs ANS: C
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